Berlinerkranser
Norwegian Butter Cookies Ingredients 1 1/2 cups soft shortening (half butter or margarine) 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 3 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 egg white, unbeaten Red and green decorating sugar Red cinnamon candies Red candied cherries, cut into pieces Citron, cut in strips Method In a […]
German Christmas Cookies
Mertizan Cookies Ingredients 1 pound of sweet almonds 1/2 pound of almond paste 1 1/2 pounds powdered sugar 2 egg whites Method Blanch the almonds and dry overnight. The next morning, grind them very find and mix in the almond paste. Sift the powdered sugar over them. Mix and knead to a stiff paste with […]
Walnut Penuche
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 3/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla Whole walnut meats Method Combine sugar, salt, corn syrup, butter, and milk in a deep saucepan. Place over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. […]
Wassail
Ingredients 1-gallon apple cider 2 teaspoons whole allspice 2 teaspoons whole cloves 2 3-inch sticks cinnamon 2/3 cup sugar Orange slices studded with cloves Some cranberry juice and rum Method Heat cider, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and sugar to boiling, reducing heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Strain punch and pour into a heat-proof punch bowl. […]
Hot Cinnamon Cider
Ingredients 3 quarts apple cider 1 tablespoon whole allspice 1/3 cup red cinnamon candy 3 tablespoons honey Method Heat cider, cinnamon, candies, and allspice to boiling. Reduce heat. Cove and simmer five minutes. Remove allspice, stir in honey. Serves 24, 1/2 cup each.
Dark Christmas Cake
Ingredients 1 pound butter 2 cups sugar (1 white and 1 brown) 1/2 cup molasses 1 orange rind, juice, and pulp 1 teaspoon lemon extract or 1 lemon 12 eggs 1 cup milk or brandy 3 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons […]
Light Fruitcake
Ingredients 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup of sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 6 egg whites 3 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon soda 1 pound white raisins 3/4 pound candied pineapple 1 1/4 cup pecans 1/2 cup coconut Method Cream shortening and sugar. Sift the flour, salt, and cream of […]
Creamy Fudge
Ingredients 2 cups of sugar 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons corn syrup 2 1/2 squares chocolate 2 tablespoons Crisco 1 teaspoon vanilla Method Combine sugar, milk, corn syrup, and chocolate in a saucepan and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook slowly until the mixture forms a soft ball when tested in cold water. Add Crisco […]
White Christmas Fantasy
Ingredients 2 cups whipping cream 2 jars (7 ounces each) marshmallow cream 1 1/2 cups whole almonds 2/3 cups each red and green candied cherries, chopped 2 cans (8.5 ounces each) crushed pineapples, drained 1/3 cup lime or lemon juice 4 teaspoons rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract 1 teaspoon almond extract Method Whip cream […]
Spiced Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 cup chopped raisins 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 level teaspoon soda Flour to make a soft dough Method 1 cup molasses, 1/2 cup each butter, sugar, and milk, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup […]
Molasses Cookies
Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies: A Taste of Nostalgia Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane? Then you need to try these old-fashioned molasses cookies! These chewy, soft, and flavorful cookies are packed with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger and will surely transport you back to your childhood. What Makes Old Fashioned […]
Gingersnaps
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups shortening 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 4 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons cloves 2 teaspoons ginger Method Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and molasses and stir in dry ingredients. Roll into 1 inch balls, dip in sugar; place on […]